- Our list of the best things to do in Middletown, Connecticut, features the top 462 nearby activities — including 198 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Middletown, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
 - The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Middletown, CT , followed by 444 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden, Wallingford, Bristol, Waterbury, Manchester, South Windsor, Simsbury, Clinton, East Haddam, Branford, Newington, Guilford, Windsor, Bloomfield, Old Saybrook, New Britain, Wethersfield, Farmington, Old Lyme, Southington, Madison, Cheshire, Essex, Avon, Westbrook, Meriden, Glastonbury, East Hartford, Colchester, Willimantic, West Haven, Naugatuck, New Hartford, Mashantucket, Ivoryton, Mansfield, Plantsville and East Haven
 
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            Live cooking dinner show guests interact with Chef Sandy as she delivers cooking tips with gentle humor, wit, and a side of advice        
    
    
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            Middletown, Connecticut is home to the Kidcity Children's Museum. Intended for children up to age eight, Kidcity offers many fascinating and enjoyable ways for kids and parents to learn together. Groups are welcome; large groups should make a reservation before arriving.        
    
    
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                2011 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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            Get a taste for high-flying adventure at Empower Leadership Sports & Adventure in Middletown, Connecticut. The company specializes in zipline tours and wilderness exercises that promote team-building and camaraderie. Individuals, families, groups and corporate clients are welcome.        
    
    
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            An ideal place for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, Wadsworth National Park offers hiking trails that lead to scenic waterfalls. Swimming is also admitted in safe areas of the park.        
    
    
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            Middletown, Connecticut is home to Wesleyan University, a co-educational institute on the shore of the Connecticut River. The university is famous for its sports programs, research projects and reputation for small class sizes with plenty of individual attention for each student.        
    
    
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            Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.        
    
    
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            The Middletown Roller Skating Rink is a roller skating rink that supports activities such as dancing, skating, and playing video games. The rink is available for birthday parties, skate lessons, and summer camps.        
    
    
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                161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT 6457
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            The Freeman Athletic Center - Wesleyan University is an athletic center featuring the 60,000-square-foot Bacon Fieldhouse, a 1,200-seat gymnasium, and a 7,500-square-foot fitness center. The athletic center is host to a variety of sporting events.        
    
    
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            Fishin Factory III is a fishing gear and bait shop that provides equipment like rods, reels, tackle and baits as well as rod and reel repair. They also can issue inland, saltwater, and hunting licenses and permits.        
    
    
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                128 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 6457
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            Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater offers acting lessons, workshops, stage productions, and a variety of other programs tailored to youth between the ages of 4 and 20. It offers summer programs, as well.        
    
    
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                140 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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            Ursel's Web Frame Shop Gallery is a gallery of both fine and local art and custom framing shop. They offer an assortment of art pieces including paintings, sculptures and glass-blown figurines as well as German gift items.